Megan Thee Stallion Becomes Popeyes Franchise Owner After Opening Restaurant In Miami

Megan Thee Stallion opened her first Popeyes franchise restaurant in South Beach Miami on New Year's Eve. The 30-year-old Houston native held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new location, marking her transition from brand partner to franchise owner. "I'm so excited, so proud, and I just feel so much gratitude! Hottiessss I'm officially a franchise owner," she posted on Instagram. This continues the Grammy-winning rapper's ongoing business relationship with Popeyes, which began in 2021 with the launch of her Hottie Sauce partnership. During the grand opening, Megan addressed staff members, saying "This is the first Megan Thee Stallion Popeyes. I just want to lead with love. I want everyone to lead with kindness." She also served chicken sandwiches to customers and interacted with fans at the Miami restaurant, while proudly stating, "This is going to be a great experience for me."